Dalat International School News - Penang, Malaysia
2 February, 2018 

 
During this last week a number of the Dalat administrators, school board, and members of the development office had a chance to work with a world-class consultant to help develop strategies for achieving our 5-year strategic plan. During our two days together we spent some of our time looking at and discussing Dalat’s purpose.

There were the obvious answers related to being a school, but one of the most fundamental answers we landed on is that Dalat exists to teach children that they have value and worth.

See we live in a world that does not value you if you are not pretty, smart, rich, powerful or a combination of one or more of these. Without at least one of them, you are pretty much disregarded and overlooked by the world. It is why people pursue money with such passion, spend so much money on makeup and clothes, attend incredibly costly universities and pursue positions of power. Simply, these are the things the world tells us over and over again are important. If we want to matter and if we want purpose and meaning it is found in these four things.

At Dalat, however, we fervently want to teach a very different message to each child that walks on to our campus. We want our students to know that who they are right now is special and important. We want them to know that they have meaning and value and that they were born for a purpose. We want our students to know that we love them, care about them, and want the best for them.

This is one of the key reasons we exist and I personally would not want to work at a school that does not have this value as a guiding principle

Have a great weekend,

Karl Steinkamp
Head of School


Take Home a Part of Dalat’s History
Today is Freaky Friday for Middle Schoolers
Valentine Cookie Orders
Middle School Trimester 2 X-blocks End
Forensics Team to Compete
History Bee and Bowl
The Senior Scribble 2017–18
Sports Update
Dalat Moms in Prayer 2018
Seaside Café - Lunch Menu
The Last Laugh

 


 

Take Home a Part of Dalat’s History
달랏 역사를 간직하십시오
把Dalat的历史带回家
A lantern and picture frame made from historical glass from the school’s dorms recently torn down and a school historical book written by long-time teacher Mr. Tommy Tompkins are available at any time from the Development Office in the Main Office.
 
The lantern and picture frame are a limited supply and numbered. Take home a piece of Dalat’s history while supplies last and contribute to ongoing financial needs for the new building.
 
Lantern of Historical Glass, Limited and Numbered – RM200

Picture Frame of Historical Glass, Limited and Numbered – RM100

Historical Book by Mr. Tommy Tompkins – RM100

 
Today is Freaky Friday for Middle Schoolers
중학생들을 위한 오늘 행사, 프리키 프라이데이
今天是初中生的奇异星期五

Freaky Friday today! All MS students are welcome to join for activities and dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. hosted by the senior class. This Freaky Friday is a free of charge service by the seniors and a gift to MS students. 

Fifth and sixth graders will be picked up by their parents near the band room at 7 p.m. Eighth graders will stay for fun and games with their senior buddies until 8:30 p.m.
 
Valentine Cookie Orders
발렌타인 과자 신청
情人节爱心饼干订购
This Valentine's Day, gift your sweetheart with cookies! PTO will be baking sugar cookies and delivering to students on Wednesday, 14 February. 

Visit the PTO table set up near the junior class store next week on February 5, 6, and 7 before and after school. You can pre-order your set of three heart-shaped cookies for RM5 and the PTO will then deliver to classrooms and lockers on Valentine’s Day!
 
Middle School Trimester 2 X-blocks End
중학교방과후 활동 종료
初中部第2学期X-block课外活动将结束
Middle School T2 X-blocks end next week. Final day is 8 February. T3 sign-ups are 23 February during Middle School Activities. Check student emails for options in the coming weeks.
 
Forensics Team to Compete
토론 대회 참가
辩论队将赴ISKL国际学校竞赛
On Wednesday the Forensics team departs for three days of competition against local and international schools at ISKL. Nine students will compete in solo and duet acting, oral interpretation, original oratory, extemporaneous speaking, impromptu, and debate. After working hard all year to perfect their performances the team are excited, and we anticipate a great competition.
 
History Bee and Bowl
역사퀴즈 대회 결과
本校校队2018年历史国际赛会夺冠
The International History Bee and Bowl held its 2018 Inaugural Penang History Bee and Bowl at Dalat International School on Saturday, 20 January 2018. Congratulations to our champions!

Varsity History Bowl – Dalat International School B
Junior Varsity History Bowl – Dalat International School C
Varsity History Bee – Justus Goh, Dalat International School
Junior Varsity History Bee – Corinne Fraley, Dalat International School
 
The schools which competed with Dalat were Straits International School, Prince of Wales Island International School, and Bukit Mertajam High School.
 
Honorable Mention goes to:
Varsity History Bee 2nd Place: Isaac Khor
Varsity History Bee 3rd Place: Xu An Lim
 
Junior Varsity History Bee 2nd Place: Ryan Chan
Junior Varsity History Bee 3rd Place: Mandy Liao
 
Middle School History Bee 3rd Place: Yong-Yu Huang
 
The Senior Scribble 2017-18
12학년 블로그 “시니어 스크리블”
学长语录
 
Each week, seniors write journalistic articles about current events or individuals within the Dalat community. These articles are published on the blog The Senior Scribble. If you would like to read their fantastic coverage, click on the following link: http://seniorscribble.blogspot.my

This week’s articles are from the following students: Sophia Ong (Senior Lunch), Theodore Zimmer (Symbolism of Rainbows), Simon Jeong (Bouldering).
 
Sports Update
체육 활동 새 소식
体育消息更新


 
Dalat Moms in Prayer 2018
어머니 기도 모임 2018
Dalat妈妈2018年的祷告
Our vision is that Dalat International School would be covered in prayer.
YOU ARE INVITED to join us for an hour of prayer two times per month.
PURPOSE: *To stand in the gap for our children through prayer *To pray that our children will receive Jesus as Lord and Savior, then stand boldly in their faith *To pray for teachers and staff *To pray that teachers, administrators, staff and board be strengthened and built up *To pray our school continues to be directed by biblical principles, values and high moral standards *To provide hope to moms who carry heavy burdens for their children *To be an encouragement and positive support to our school. 
WHO: Mothers of Dalat students—Please know you are always welcome… even if you can’t join every time we meet!
WHEN: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 8:30–9:30 a.m.
 
DATES FOR 2018 DALAT MOMS IN PRAYER GATHERINGS:
  • February 7 and 21
  • March: 7 and 21
  • April 4 and 18
  • May 2 and 16 (End-of-School) Fellowship Luncheon
WHERE: 
  • 1st Wednesday of every month: Student Center (room connected to the Junior Class Store)
  • 3rd Wednesday of every month: Infinity Condo, A-20-02, 522 Jalan Tanjung Bungah
Questions: contact Margaret Emis +60.16.470.4174

May he grant your heart’s desires and make all your plans succeed. May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory and raise a victory banner in the name of our God. May the LORD answer all your prayers. - Psalm 20:4-5
 
Seaside Café - Lunch Menu
 
5 – 9 February

MONDAY
ELEM-Bite Size Mild Chicken
Ginger & Oyster Sauce Chicken Set
Hokkien Mee Soup
Sandwich Bar – Peanut Butter & Jelly
Salad Bar w/ Dressing
Juice and Water, Ice Cream

TUESDAY
Potato and Bacon Soup, Rolls, Corn
Fried Rice, Fried Vegetables
Sandwich Bar – Peanut Butter & Jelly
Salad Bar w/ Dressing
Juice and Water, Fruit 

WEDNESDAY
ELEM – Bite-sized Mild Beef
Beef Burgundy, Rice, Carrots
Mee Rebus
Sandwich Bar – Peanut Butter & Jelly
Salad Bar w/ Dressing
Juice & Water, Cookies

THURSDAY
Lasagna, Bread Stick, Baby Carrots
Chicken Rice Set 
Sandwich Bar – Peanut Butter & Jelly
Salad Bar w/ Dressing
Juice & Water, Yogurt or Cakes

FRIDAY
Spaghetti w/ Garlic Bread, Broccoli
Stir Fried Mee Suah
Sandwich Bar – Peanut Butter & Jelly
Salad Bar w/ Dressing 
Juice & Water, Popsicles


 
 The Last Laugh

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